Caregiver - Reliable Home Care

Caregiver

Summary: Our Caregiver is the heart of Reliable Home Care. They provide services and support to clients through a variety of services both within the community and in the client’s very own homes. Each client has their own support plan and needs and their caregiver helps them stay safe, healthy, and happy! Some clients will need to be picked up or dropped off within your working zone, (mileage reimbursement available) and some clients will need activities, direction, and patience, loving support in their daily living skills. No matter what the client's particular needs, you will be an indispensable part of their lives as a Caregiver.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain company-sponsored CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire

• Must be able to read, write and understand English

• Must have the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

• Must have basic knowledge of proper food handling and appliances/equipment use found in clients' home

• Must have knowledge of basic principles of cleanliness and safety

• Must be able to demonstrate a capacity for a high level of tolerance to occasional, stressful situations

• Must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the caregiver role through a friendly, caring attitude

• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and dependability in commitment to and in completion of work assignments

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must be able to complete a skills validation test

• Must maintain a current Colorado driver's license, in good standing and necessary auto insurance as required by the state law
  

Ideal Qualifications:

• Shows compassion, patience, and a positive attitude, and provides excellent care

• Properly manages and implements prescribed behavioral programs with aggressive, self-abuse, and non-compliant individuals

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive supervision of the client

• Documents timely daily client notes and monthly reports within Company software

• Achieve a minimum of 12 hours of training through mandatory company-wide huddles and other training.

• Supervising, planning, and participating in activities with clients.

• Support clients with specific needs and activities of daily living (ADL), bathrooms, hygiene, eating, etc.

• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living, shopping, appointments outside the home, etc.

• Stays accessible and in contact with management and reports any concerns or incidents in a timely fashion

• Work shifts promptly and as scheduled.

• Has access to reliable transportation, provides insurance/registration in a timely manner, and drives clients safely.

• Keeps required certifications updated and maintains personal compliance.

• Will be responsible for transporting clients or traveling to client locations within employees' assigned working zone.

• May be requested to travel to a client location outside employees' work zone as needed.

• Maybe be required to help during a hospital stay if requested

• Performs other duties and takes directions from clients or client families as needed

• Reports adverse behaviors and/or incidents as required and notifies supervisor of changes in clients' condition

• Respectful of leadership, is a team play and promotes a positive company culture

• Observation and maintenance of the home environment that ensures the safety and security of those we serve

• Assistance with household chores including cooking, meal preparation, cleaning and laundry

• Assistance in completing activities such as shopping, and appointments outside the home

• Companionship includes, but not limited to, social interactions, conversation, emotional reassurance, encouragement of reading, writing and activities the stimulate the mind

• Assistance with activities of daily living, personal care and any other assignments as included in the service plan

• Completion of appropriate service notes regarding service provision each visit. Documentation shall contain service proved, ate and time in and out and a confirmation that care was provided.

• And other duties as assigned by your supervisor
  

Additional IHSS Responsibilities:

• Function within your knowledge and experience, practicing safely and competently within HMA training and experience.

• Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication with client, caregiver, and employees. Including: Performing and demonstrating competency with personal care assignments and tasks for which you have had training and experience and as assigned by the RN Supervisor. - Basic First Aid - Infection control measures - Proper body mechanics - Environmental cleanliness and safety - Meal preparation - Proper care and use of appliances/equipment - Follow established assignment - Accurate documentation of services rendered

• Comply with applicable regulations; including but not limited to providing accurate documentation of services provided to client and client activity, protect the client’s health care information and report potential fraud and abuse to the compliance officer.

• Consistently use proper body mechanics and use proper infection control techniques to maintain environmental safety for you and your client (s).

• Remain familiar with and respect the RHC Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.

• Inform RHC of your availability and desire for work assignments and honor your commitment to work assignments that you accept.

• Participate with staff meetings/in-services as assigned.

• Remain familiar with RHC’s organizational structure and channels of communication.

• Comply with RHC’s Employee Policies and Procedures, (PPR) including submitting timesheets according to assigned timelines.

• Consistently function as a member of the care and services team and RHC employee’s in a positive manner.

• Seek supervisory guidance whenever you have a question as to a specific task or responsibility.

• Participate in continuing educational programs, as requested.

• Use your skills and individuality to communicate to management areas where operations/patient care can be improved.

• Perform other duties as assigned by your position and qualifications.

• You must make RHC aware of your allergy or special needs.

• Ensure client's safety and security by supervising the home environment.

• All employees are expected to conduct themselves as a representative of RHC. This means behavior that may adversely impact company property, reputation, and services or interfere with work will not be tolerated.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, & walking.

• Able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds

• Ability to stoop and bend

• Properly manage aggressive/non-compliant individuals and be able to implement prescribed behavioral programs.

• Has the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, use mechanical lifts where required, and transfer individuals correctly

• Must be able to work in a smoke-free environment (smoking not allowed during client visits)
  

Benefits:

• PTO for full-time employees

• Mileage reimbursement program for private pay clients

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account
  

FLSA Status:

• Nonexempt (hourly)

About the Company: Reliable Home Care was founded as Pristine Care at Home in 2016 to assist seniors and people with disabilities at home. Today, Pristine Care at Home is a part of the multistate brand whose mission is to attract and empower extraordinary people so that they can create safe, happy, and healthy opportunities for the elderly and people with varying levels of disabilities.